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Introduced
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
In Committee
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A resolution affirming the rule of law and the legitimacy of judicial review.
AI Summary
This resolution affirms key constitutional principles regarding the judicial branch and its role in the U.S. government system. Specifically, it emphasizes that Article III of the Constitution establishes the federal court system, including the Supreme Court and lower courts, and reaffirms the foundational principle from the landmark 1803 Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court decision that the judiciary has the fundamental responsibility to interpret the law. The resolution underscores that the executive branch is constitutionally required to comply with all federal court rulings and clarifies that when the executive branch disagrees with a court's ruling, its appropriate recourse is to pursue a legal appeal through authorized channels, rather than disregarding or refusing to implement the court's decision. By codifying these principles, the resolution reinforces the separation of powers and the rule of law, which are essential to the functioning of the U.S. democratic system.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (17)
Dick Durbin (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Chris Coons (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
John Hickenlooper (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Mark Kelly (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1837-1838) (on 03/25/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/136/all-info |
BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/sres136/BILLS-119sres136is.pdf |
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